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Lightning strike on purple night

After a hot and beautiful sunny day at the mountains the night felt windy, with thunders rumbling and the smell of rain in the air. I was in the mood to go outside and try to make a picture which would keep that feeling. The colors in the sky were amazing!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Teresópolis , Brazil
Camera: NIKON D800
Copyright: © Felipe Cohen